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2009 Massachusetts Code
PART IV CRIMES, PUNISHMENTS AND PROCEEDINGS IN CRIMINAL CASES
TITLE II PROCEEDINGS IN CRIMINAL CASES
CHAPTER 276 SEARCH WARRANTS, REWARDS, FUGITIVES FROM JUSTICE, ARREST, EXAMINATION, COMMITMENT AND BAIL. PROBATION OFFICERS AND BOARD OF PROBATION
Section 18 Authority to command assistance; penalties for refusal

Section 18. Every such person empowered to make an arrest shall have the same authority, in arresting the accused, to command assistance therein, as officers have by law in the execution of any criminal process directed to them, with like penalties against those who refuse their assistance.

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